still didnt get it hit cntrl c and then into a new folder cntrl v and it copied something that wasnt even the right folder, i guess i didnt paste it fast enough and it disapearred? Im confused and pissed off.

got the IBeC from the DFU Restore. Went alot smoother then the reg restore. Didn't get any errors of trying to copy files in use. I guess I still need to get the IBSS as I cant find it in the folder I copied while it was doing regular restore.

still didnt get it hit cntrl c and then into a new folder cntrl v and it copied something that wasnt even the right folder, i guess i didnt paste it fast enough and it disapearred? Im confused and pissed off.

What if you make it so the temp folder and itunes are not maximized and you can see part of the desktop and the exact moment the first temp folder appears you drag and drop it to the desktop?

ok say im not quick enough to get the IBSS in DFU mode and it goes away... after that unless i let it go thru the whole restore process it puts the phone into Restore mode and u cant get the IBSS file that way.

is there a way to unplug the phone leaving it in Restore mode, and switch it to DFU mode without letting it go thru the whole restore process and starting over?

What if you make it so the temp folder and itunes are not maximized and you can see part of the desktop and the exact moment the first temp folder appears you drag and drop it to the desktop?

thats what i did the first time when i drag it over it asks me to copy or move i just clicked copy really quick and it went to a bar that shows how long it will take. It took about 3 seconds for it to finish and by the time it did the folder was gone so it didnt work .

It is very tricky guys you have to be as fast as you possibly can. This is one time your kick yourself in the A55 for having a fast computer lol. But seriously you just have to keep trying. I know it sucks though because if you miss that short window you have to wait for it to finish the restore only to start over again. I did it like 8 times but finally got it. Just dont give up guys!

ok say im not quick enough to get the IBSS in DFU mode and it goes away... after that unless i let it go thru the whole restore process it puts the phone into Restore mode and u cant get the IBSS file that way.

is there a way to unplug the phone leaving it in Restore mode, and switch it to DFU mode without letting it go thru the whole restore process and starting over?

Well, I don't know if its recommended, but the times I missed, I yanked the plug from the phone and the restore crashed, then I plugged it back in and did the home power for 10 seconds and released power to put it back into the black screen DFU and tried again.

Didn't have any problems, but I guess its always a risk, so up to you.

thats what i did the first time when i drag it over it asks me to copy or move i just clicked copy really quick and it went to a bar that shows how long it will take. It took about 3 seconds for it to finish and by the time it did the folder was gone so it didnt work .

Was that a right click drag? What if you hold down left mouse and drag. Shouldn't that just move it?

What if you make it so the temp folder and itunes are not maximized and you can see part of the desktop and the exact moment the first temp folder appears you drag and drop it to the desktop?

Originally Posted by A_DuB187

It is very tricky guys you have to be as fast as you possibly can. This is one time your kick yourself in the A55 for having a fast computer lol. But seriously you just have to keep trying. I know it sucks though because if you miss that short window you have to wait for it to finish the restore only to start over again. I did it like 8 times but finally got it. Just dont give up guys!

so restoring it this many times wont hurt the iphone? im on like my 5th lol this sucks gonna give it a go again.

Originally Posted by PhoneLine

Was that a right click drag? What if you hold down left mouse and drag. Shouldn't that just move it?

oh ok i thought you meant left click im gonna try the right clikc and drag this time i just tried to move it last time. Ill report back lol.

This is the first time in my life i've ever wanted the slowest pc in the world! A_DuB is right you have to be as fast as you can to get the ibss. What i did was, had all the windows open but real small, get your finger on ctrl button and the C button highlight the folder as soon as it comes up, and paste before it closes! It took me about 9 trys! once i figured out you had to paste it before it closes then i was quick as could be! good luck!

Hey I think I have a question not already answered...Does anyone see a reason why I can't just hold off until I see some real evidence that the jailbreak is not too far away? I downloaded the FW 3.0 the day I heard of the possible jailbreak. I'm using iTunes 8.1(ish). I really don't feel like waiting through a full restore process (perhaps multiple times) to retrieve files that I may not ever need.